On March 17, 2026, the KIA Tigers updated their preseason game result on Instagram. The team suffered a close 2–3 loss to NC.
The image includes the phrase "Game Result" and lists the KIA Tigers’ final score. Fans reacted in various ways, with many comments expressing disappointment and frustration, often mentioning crying emoticons. Some shared negative views on the performance and voiced concerns about upcoming games.
The next game is scheduled for March 19 in Daejeon against Hanwha. It will be broadcast on KBSN SPORTS and TVING.